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APLB Collagen EGF Peptide Facial Toner Versus iUNIK Vitamin Hyaluronic Acid Vitalizing Toner

APLB Collagen EGF Peptide Facial Toner Versus iUNIK Vitamin Hyaluronic Acid Vitalizing Toner Detailed comparison of APLB Collagen EGF Peptide Facial Toner versus iUNIK Vitamin Hyaluronic Acid Vitalizing Toner. This anti-aging toner is formulated around Centell

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APLB Collagen EGF Peptide Facial Toner Versus iUNIK Vitamin Hyaluronic Acid Vitalizing Toner Detailed comparison of APLB Collagen EGF Peptide Facial Toner versus iUNIK Vitamin Hyaluronic Acid Vitalizing Toner. This anti-aging toner is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Sh-Oligopeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier. This hydrating toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract to hydrate skin and brighten dull-looking skin. No concerns Water Centella Asiatica Extract 19.6% Butylene Glycol Glycerin Dipropylene Glycol Hydroxyethyl Urea Allantoin Panthenol Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Collagen Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Nelumbo Nucifera Extract Artemisia Annua Extract Oryza Sativa Extract Saccharomyces Ferment Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Squalane Beta-Glucan Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract Madecassic Acid Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid Trideceth-10 Propanediol Hydroxyacetophenone 1,2-Hexanediol Ethylhexylglycerin Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Citric Acid Sodium Citrate Water, Centella Asiatica Extract 19.6%, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Squalane, Beta-Glucan, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Trideceth-10, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate Niacinamide Trehalose Hydroxyethylcellulose Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract Zanthoxylum Schinifolium Leaf Extract Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract Aspalathus Linearis Extract Pentylene Glycol Caprylyl Glycol Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Zanthoxylum Schinifolium Leaf Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. It is a: Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin Emollient, helping to soften skin Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons: Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients. Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract comes from the seabuckthorn berry. This berry is native to Asia and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The seabuckthorn fruit contains carotenoids, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, Vitamin C, linoleic acid, and vitamin E. The nutritious content of seabuckthorn fruit helps hydrate and nourish the skin. A study from 2018 found seabuckthorn may help with alleviating UV damage due to its anti-inflammatory property. However, it should not replace your sunscreen. Due to its antioxidant properties, seabuckthorn fruit may help reduce the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight unstable free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin cells. Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, a